Learn How to Crochet a Basic Granny Square (2024)

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What is the easiest granny square to crochet? ›

Easy Granny Squares for Beginners

A basic granny square can be created in just three rounds, using a few types of foundational stitches: chain, double crochet, and slip stitch. Use this tri-color granny square pattern to create a traditional square using granny clusters, which are made up of three double crochets each.

As far as Crocheting Granny Squares is concerned it really depends on how fast you can crochet. It takes roughly 20-30 minutes to make a crochet granny square. It will probably take around 30-40 minutes or more if it is your first time to try crochet.

Each cluster has three 'posts' in it. Each corner has 2 chains, and on the straight parts of the edge, it has 1 chain. If you look at other granny square patterns sometimes the the chains in between will be different – some people use 3 at the corners – I like using 2 and 1 because it keeps it a bit tighter.

Join Granny Squares: Slip Stitch Method

Connecting granny squares with a slip stitch is another classic choice. It will give your join a “braided” appearance. Use the same hook that you used to crochet the granny squares.

What's the easiest crochet project to start with? Small square coasters or dishcloths allow you to practice and learn new stitches with a quick payoff. Simple scarves, baby blankets, and granny square throw blankets are also good choices.

“Zip” Method

Zip method is probably my favorite because it helps to make the joining section completely flat. It's a little bit more complicated than joining with single crochet, but it's for sure worth learn it! I used this method for example to make my Frozen Flowers Pillowcase and I am very happy with the results.

To make a simple crochet square, just make chains to your desired width (remember to add one extra for your turning chain), double crochet in the second chain from your hook and in each chain across, then just continue working rows of double crochet stitches until your square reaches the same height as your width.

Typical Blanket Sizes: A baby blanket (at 42” square), will require 49 granny square blocks (7 blocks by 7 blocks). A throw blanket (at 48” x 66”) will require 88 granny squares (8 blocks by 11 blocks). A king-sized bedspread (at 90” square) will require 225 granny square blocks (15 blocks by 15 blocks).

If you are joining more than two squares together, you will work along in rows, making all the horizontal joins first, then all the vertical joins. So after joining the first two squares, simply move on to the next two.

What size yarn is best for granny squares? ›

Choosing Your Yarn

Most patterns for granny squares suggest a worsted weight yarn or thicker. These yarns will have suggested hook size anywhere from 5.5mm for worsted weight to 15mm for super bulky yarn. Remember, the thicker your yarn, the larger your squares will be.

In order to make a granny square baby blanket, you'll need somewhere between 800 and 1500 yards of worsted weight yarn, depending on the size of your blanket. Obviously, the larger the blanket, the more yarn you'll need. For the blanket shown, I used 2 skeins of washed teal and one skein of the other shades.

A Granny Square is perfect for beginners, for multiple reasons: The motif is easy. The Classical Granny Square consists of chains, slip stitches and double crochets. All three stitches are basic crochet stitches that a beginner can make.

Let's start at the very beginning with the crochet chain stitch. It's the most basic and the first one that beginners learn since it's also the first stitch used when starting new crochet patterns. Most crochet patterns start with a certain number of chain stitches, and the rest of the project builds onto them.

Hook Size Recommendation for Beginners

We recommend that beginners buy a set of hooks that include a H-8 5mm hook. It's also worth noting that different types of crochet hooks have different head styles (either tapered or inline), and can be made of many materials (like metal, wood, or acrylic).